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Givin the same price, would you prefer a larger stone in a solitaire setting or a smaller stone w/ a side stone/halo/etc setting?

ie: .90 solitare vs .70 and below w/ sidestones or halo etc.
 
It''s really personal preference - does your g/f know you''re planning to purchase an e-ring, and if so, has she given you any hints that would lead you to believe she might want either a solitaire, or 3 stone ring?

I''m a solitaire girl on my left hand, so I''d go with that one!
 
She has no idea and I refuse to ask her :) I don''t want her to get any hint that I am doing it. I want it to be 110% surprise.
 
Ditto-can you find out what your gf wants somehow?

Since sidestones and halos are such a personal decision, I''d say to be safe go with a solitaire.
 
Oops, posted while you were typing I think...

Ok, I still say solitaire then.
 
I have really strong feelings about being involved in decisions like this, because I am insanely picky ... but if you know that *she* wants it to be a surprise, I''d say go with the solitaire, but leave her the option of resetting it someday (anniversary, wedding present, etc.) if it turns out that she has a yen for some specific design adaptation.
 
She really isn''t that picky at all. But you gals do make a good point that side stones/halo''s are def a pers. preference. Just b/c I really like it, doesn''t mean she will.

But on the other hand, I know she will like what ever I choose b/c I took the time to research etc etc. I kid around w/ her friends that are engaged/married asking specifics of the diamond and she laughs b/c I know more then her gf''s do.
 
Date: 10/14/2008 6:23:11 PM
Author: Circe
I have really strong feelings about being involved in decisions like this, because I am insanely picky ... but if you know that *she* wants it to be a surprise, I''d say go with the solitaire, but leave her the option of resetting it someday (anniversary, wedding present, etc.) if it turns out that she has a yen for some specific design adaptation.
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I was going to say this too. I''d go with a solitaire and let your girlfriend know that the option is open (if it is) to make it into a three stone (or do a halo) at a later time. Can you get the help of one of your girlfriend''s friends to find out what type of style she''d prefer -- somehow without making it totally obvious that he/she''d be fishing for information?
 
Zoe: I don''t think any of her friends could keep a secret till December. Only b/c they would be so excited. I don''t want to take that chance.
 
Ask her family members or close friends if they have noted any preference from her? Else just go with a cheap WG solitaire setting for the big question and then choose the final ring together?
 
I love both solitaires and sidestones, but I will say that I would go with the bigger solitaire now and add the side stones later if that is what she wants.
 
Date: 10/14/2008 6:38:46 PM
Author: Diamond*Dana
I love both solitaires and sidestones, but I will say that I would go with the bigger solitaire now and add the side stones later if that is what she wants.
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ditto!!
 
I think it''s great that you want to keep it a secret. And that may also mean not telling any friends or family or asking them questions b/c sometimes they can''t keep a secret =P And ideally, even if she is picky, hopefully you know her well enough to pick out something that is her style that she''d like. So yes, these things are personal preference - so just think about what you think she''d like and go with that. Good luck!
 
I vote for the bigger stone in a solitaire!
 
Depends on the setting, and the specs of the stones! Do you have a few settings that you like that you could show us? If I had something to go by, I could make a better decision. (However, I have to say that I am in LOVE with the Mark Morrell petite torchiere solitaire setting right now.)
 
If I go larger (leaning towards that now) it would be in a 4 prong tiffany style from WF and the stone would be .90-.95 ACA. If I go smaller (.70 and under), it would be w/ WF''s halo prong setting.
 
I have a 3 stone that I LOVE, but if given the choice, I would take the larger solitaire now and get the sides later or add blingy bands!
 
if it were me choosing i would pick the halo/sidestone with a smaller center stone. i like the idea of dressing up the center.

only you can make that decision though, is she more of a classic style girl, does she like things that are timeless or is she the type would be more spunky and want something a little different?

look at the way she dresses and does her hair or other jewlery.
 
I would go with the larger stone in a solitaire, you can always add a halo later if she wants, but if you take away the halo in the even she doesn''t like it, the ring will look smaller on her hand.

You can always bling up a simple solitaire with different wbands too.

Halos are a pretty personal choice - you either love them or not, so I would steer away from one unless you are totally sure that''s what she would want. While some of them are just stunning, they are just not my cup of tea to be honest.
 
Date: 10/14/2008 7:40:11 PM
Author: mrssalvo

Date: 10/14/2008 6:38:46 PM
Author: Diamond*Dana
I love both solitaires and sidestones, but I will say that I would go with the bigger solitaire now and add the side stones later if that is what she wants.
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ditto!!
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Definitely. There is quite a size difference between .7 and .9. I''d definitely prefer the larger solitaire.
 
Date: 10/14/2008 8:21:27 PM
Author: honey22
I would go with the larger stone in a solitaire, you can always add a halo later if she wants, but if you take away the halo in the even she doesn''t like it, the ring will look smaller on her hand.

You can always bling up a simple solitaire with different wbands too.

Halos are a pretty personal choice - you either love them or not, so I would steer away from one unless you are totally sure that''s what she would want. While some of them are just stunning, they are just not my cup of tea to be honest.
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Ditto!
 
I would also prefer the larger solitaire.
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Can you ask anybody?? A cousin? her mom? Her brother?

Can you start a conversation like... "Did you see Beyonce's 18carat ring? Who would want one big stone like that? Does it make more sense to buy 3 stones to look bigger?" I don't know, just throwing ideas around.

But if you don't want to then I vote for the solitaire!
 
a 6 prong classic solitaire setting
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I''d go for the larger solitaire and add side stones or change out the setting later if it''s something she wants.
 
Bigger solitaire - if she prefers side stones, she can add them with a wrap as a w-band. :) ETA: for a .9 ct, I'd go with a 4-prong setting.
 
Solitaire for me
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Solitaire, definitely. Then let her reset it someday. It would be a shame to get all invested (emotionally, financially) into a more expensive/complex setting and find it isn''t to her taste. I think if you''re going to do a complete surprise that''s a very good plan- we do see plenty of women posting who got the Surprise Expensive Unique Setting, dislike it, and are agonizing over whether to live with a ring that isn''t their style, or hurt their SO''s feelings... it is not a fun situation!

Good luck!
 
one big stone is alot more dramatic and easier to play with down the road than a more "designed" ring which is so personal. I had three rings............each one in elaborate settings (bigger stone every time) and finally i got one large stone is a simple setting and i really dont think about it anymore. i love the simplicity of my ring now
 
I''d go for the larger solitaire. It''s such a personal choice. Since you really want it to be a surprise, maybe be open to her changing the setting/ shape/color metal, etc if she turns out to have a strong and different opinion. She will be wearing it forever and I''m sure you want her to love it for it''s appearance as well as it''s meaning.

That being said, I have a halo. I never would have thought I was a halo girl until I saw my particular setting. I loved the ring the second I saw it on my hand. I love the stone regardless.

A classic round solitaire is a safe bet for most people. All the effort you put in chosing the right stone will pay off. You can always change the setting later or add more sparkle with the wedding band if her tastes are radically different.
 
Solitaire for sure! For one thing I''d want the larger stone, but also, you can add sidestones or a halo later on (for an anniversary maybe) while still keeping the same stone you proposed with. A solitaire is usually pretty safe, because pretty much anything pairs with it, and you have a lot of options for adding things later on. Good luck with whatever you choose!
 
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